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UKZN hosts virtual spring graduation ceremony

KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Oct 20, 2020

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) will host a virtual graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 on 30 October 2020. The decision to host a virtual graduation has been made in accordance with the national lockdown and social distancing regulations to safeguard all South Africans from contracting COVID-19 (Coronavirus).... Read more

UKZN Study finds Burnout, Anxiety and Depression High Amongst Medical Doctors IN KZN

KwaZulu-Natal Latest news Research University of KwaZulu-Natal Oct 9, 2020

A UKZN study by Dr Thejini Naidoo, a psychiatry registrar based at the King Edward VIII hospital; found a high prevalence of burnout, anxiety and depression amongst medical doctors (MD’s) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Her study which was conducted in 5 public sector training hospitals in KZN, formed part of... Read more

UKZN launches Intern Mentorship Programme

KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Oct 6, 2020

Contact: Professor Ncoza Dlova – Dlovan@ukzn.ac.za – 0824646210 UKZN’s School of Clinical Medicine launched an Intern Mentorship Programme in partnership with Investec through a webinar with around 180 attendees made up of medical interns, academics and mentors. The brain child of Professor Ncoza Dlova, Dean of the School, the... Read more

Poetry Africa presents Poetry for social change in virtual festival

arts and culture KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Sep 25, 2020

The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) in partnership with the US Embassy South Africa, French Institute of South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Arts at Culture, Windybrow Arts Centre and Institut Ramon Llull will host the 24th Poetry Africa International Festival from 12 to 17 October 2020. ... Read more

UKZN and DUT join Forces to Tackle COVID-19 through Medicinal Plant Research

Achievers KwaZulu-Natal Latest news Research University of KwaZulu-Natal Sep 22, 2020

Scientists from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the Durban University of Technology (DUT) have come together to identify bioactive compounds from South African plants that could potentially be effective in the treatment against SARS-CoV-2. The first phase of the research project titled, ‘Identification of potential SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors from... Read more

Durban International Film Festival announces DIFF Award Winners during the closing night

Achievers arts and culture KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Sep 22, 2020

The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts (CCA), is hosting the Durban International Festival (DIFF) from 10 to 20 September 2020. This year, for its 41st edition, the festival presented a programme of close to 60 feature films, documentaries and short films alongside exciting industry programme: isiPhethu. The... Read more

ENACTUS UKZN ranked top 16 on ENACTUS worldwide network

Achievers KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Sep 22, 2020

UKZN’S ENACTUS team placed in the Top 16 at ENACTUS World Cup 2020. This is a huge achievement as the team has now positioned UKZN on the top 1% globally when it comes to social entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable impact by ENACTUS teams in higher institutions. As National Champions,... Read more

UKZN’s Andy Gray receives International Award

Achievers KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Sep 16, 2020

UKZN’s Mr Andy Gray, won the annual Helen Clark-Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice (JoPPP) Award for Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice Research together with Birna Trap, Denmark and Paul Newton, University of Oxford. The trio is being presented with the award based on the scientific merit of their work,... Read more

Bringing genres together in another edition of Music Unlocked Sessions

Achievers arts and culture KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Sep 15, 2020

The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (UKZN) and iSupport Creative Business are proud to present Naftali, Qadasi and Maqhinga and Natalie Rungan’s Tribute to Tania Donjeany. The online concert will take place as part of the regular Unlocked Music Sessions on Wednesday 16 September at 6 pm, and... Read more

UKZN to Develop an Endoscopic Laboratory for Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Achievers KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Sep 11, 2020

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has received R 4 Million sponsorship from leading endoscope manufacturer, Karl Storz Endoscopy to fund the development of a state-of-the-art endoscopic laboratory for the UKZN Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. UKZN academic, Dr Suran Ramphal who is a consultant and the Head of the... Read more